Tasting review

Description

The ABK6 XO Family Reserve Aged 10 Years Cognac is the oldest in the ABK6 range. It's a single estate cognac - one that has deservedly won many awards (including silver in London 2009 and Gold in Bruxelles in the same year).

One of the signature aromas and taste of cognacs from ABK6 is spicy, fruity pastry notes - and this cognac certainly holds true to this. On the nose you enjoy the dried fruit, nuts, and liquorice aromas typical of well matured cognacs.

Presented in a smart bottle that boasts clean lines and elegant simplicity, this cognac is a wonderful choice to enjoy as a digestif with friends after an evening of good food.

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What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.

Palate
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A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example.

Aftertaste (Finish)
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The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight "punch" you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?

Value for money
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Do you like this Cognac in terms of taste but also presentation? What about the story and identity of this Cognac? Does all this translate to the price or do you think it's a bit overpriced? If you think this totally justifies the price, make it 5 stars!

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By
George
on Nov 2, 2017

(4/5)

Aftertaste (Finish):

3

Nose:

5

Palate:

4

Value for money:

5

Single estate, what a winner!

I tasted their VSOP the other day and really liked it, probably the best VSOP cognac under $60 on the market. So.. i got this XO and I also really like it, not as good as their VSOP though, a bit heavier and more complex.. probably because of the longer time in the oak cask.

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About ABK6 Cognac

Owned by Francis Abécassis, ABK6 is a young cognac house based at the Domaine de Chez Maillard near the village of Claix. Its 250 hectares of vineyards produce high quality eaux-de-vie, which are used to blend this contemporary cognac. The goal of this label is to introduce a young and modern spirit to the traditional drink and at the same time value the quality. Not only its name, an abbreviation of the owner’s name, but also its blog, facebook and twitter pages show the target group of the company. ABK6 owns its own brand as well as the brands Leyrat and and Réviseur. Together, the three brands of the company have been awarded over 60 awards in the past years.

Tasting review:
Specifically blended to be enjoyed over ice - this opens a whole new range of aromas and tastes:
At first notice nuts and hints of vanilla. As the ice melts it opens up the palate to fruits - at first white peach and orange, followed by lemon and mint

Eye: Coppery with amber shades.
Nose: Very fruity aromas, dry and some toasted almonds and hazelnuts. Remarkable aromas of sweet spices reminiscent of nutmeg and saffron.
Palate: Fresh, very round and with a long finish. The Rancio Charentais is very present, with slight spices here...

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Q&A

For a Fins Bois cognac, this blend is a very, very solid one. Good work, Simon Palmer!

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ABK6 XO Family Reserve Aged 10 Years Cognac

A beautiful old gold color, with a nose dominated by fruity, pastry notes. The palate has a good structure, with a long, extended finish during which delightful notes of oak come through.

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